(b) Invoice Processing
Daphne inputs invoices into the system in batches. Velma process Engineering Design Service invoices. The batches vary in size from 30-50 but not generally exceed 50 as any input errors take too long to fid. The invoices are sorted based on a combination of the following criteria:
Posting Month
Payment Date
Invoices over $5,000
Power accounts are batched separately
Prior to inputting a batch a control total is entered, and the month to which the invoices are to be posted. The batch cannot be posted until the total of the invoices entered agrees to the control total. Where there I a discrepancy the invoices are agreed to the input on the screen and the change made. The creditor number is also written on the invoice and invoice initialed to individual has been entered.
After the batch has been input a GL Listing and runfile are printed – the GL listing is printed twice and includes all details including the GL coding. One copy is filed with the invoices in the batch and the other is filed in ring binder. They check the correct creditor is being paid, the coding, dollar amount and that the VAT component is VAT is automatically calculated at 12.5% , however, some payments are VAT exclusive or where a staff reimbursement is not supported by a tax invoice (e.g. receipt only). The GL listing is attached to invoices and filed in batch order.